Itinerary
- Day 1
Montreal
You'll arrive in Montreal today with no set plans, which gives you a chance to move at your own speed. Since arrival times vary, there's no organized sightseeing scheduled. This is your opportunity to wander around, get a feel for the city, and catch some of that holiday atmosphere everyone talks about.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Montreal independently
- Visit Christmas markets in Montreal (Thursday to Sunday throughout holiday season)
- Day 2
Montreal
This morning you'll join a guided tour covering Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and the Underground City. Afterward, head up Mount Royal for views across the city. You'll have free time for lunch in Old Montreal, then browse through the Christmas market before meeting the group for a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Montreal including Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, and the Underground City
- Mount Royal visit with panoramic views
- Montreal Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants in Old Montreal
Landmarks/POIs Jacques Cartier Square McGill University Underground City Mount Royal - Day 3
Montreal to Quebec City
You're traveling northeast to Quebec City today, the center of French-Canadian culture. Once you arrive, explore the UNESCO old town on your own, walking the cobblestone streets and seeing the 17th-century buildings. Check in at your hotel and grab dinner at a local spot in this festive holiday setting.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a restaurant in Old Town Quebec City)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chateau Laurier)
Included Activities
- Travel to Quebec City
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town (UNESCO) and 17th-century buildings
- Lunch in Quebec City
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Quebec City 
- Day 4
Quebec City
A local guide will lead a city tour today where you'll learn about Quebecois holiday customs and see historic sites including the Chateau Frontenac up close. The afternoon is free to check out the German Christmas markets with their wooden stalls and holiday goods. Your evening is open, so you can relax or keep exploring on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chateau Laurier)
Included Activities
- City tour of Quebec City with local guide featuring historic sites and Quebecois holiday traditions
- Chateau Frontenac viewing
Optional Activities
- Explore German Christmas markets in Quebec City
Landmarks/POIs Chateau Frontenac - Day 5
Quebec City
Start your morning with a culinary workshop learning to make Buche de Noel, the traditional holiday dessert shaped like a Yule log. You'll roll chocolate sponge, fill it with mousse, and decorate with buttercream and meringue mushrooms. After that, the day is yours to walk through festive Old Quebec, hit the Christmas markets, warm up with hot chocolate or mulled wine, and soak in the traditional Quebecois Christmas spirit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Chateau Laurier)
Included Activities
- Bûche de Noël holiday dessert workshop
Optional Activities
- Wander through Old Quebec streets and festive decorations
- Explore Christmas markets
- Enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine, and seasonal treats
- Day 6
Quebec City to Montreal
Begin with breakfast at a traditional sugar shack in the countryside where you'll learn how maple syrup is made and try some authentic regional food. You'll taste maple taffy on snow before heading to Montmorency Falls to see the 272-foot cascade. Later, you're back in Montreal with free time for holiday markets before the farewell dinner celebrating your festive trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at a local sugar shack with maple syrup tradition experience), Dinner (Farewell dinner celebrating the festive adventure)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at a traditional sugar shack in Quebec countryside
- Learn about maple syrup-making traditions and sample traditional foods
- Maple taffy on snow experience
- Visit to Montmorency Falls
Optional Activities
- Visit holiday markets in Montreal during free time
Landmarks/POIs Montmorency Falls - Day 7
Tour End
Your tour concludes today. You'll depart with festive memories of Montreal and Quebec City from this holiday adventure.
